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Akpabio hints Rivers and Bayelsa may join APC ahead of 2027 elections
Senate leader Godswill Akpabio thinks two more southern states might switch to his political party soon. He made these comments during a celebration party for Governor Umo Eno joining the All Progressives Congress. Akpabio believes his party could win every state across the South-South area before the next big election. The top lawmaker feels confident about growing support for his group. He thinks political changes will bring more victories. Akpabio thanked Delta State Governor Sheriff for joining their political team earlier. He predicted Rivers State would follow Governor Eno's example and change sides. The Senate leader expects Bayelsa State to make the same move after Rivers decides. He also praised their recent win when Monday...
Yusuf Ali eyes Kaduna South seat as Kero's defection looms
Yusuf Ali wants to represent Kaduna South Federal Constituency for the ruling party. People know him as Raba Gardama around local political circles. He plans to run under the All Progressives Congress banner during the next election cycle. Political watchers believe his campaign could face major challenges ahead. His political future depends on what other candidates decide to do. Hussaini Kero currently holds the same seat Ali wants to win. Sources say Kero might switch from his current party to join the ruling group. This possible move has created excitement among party members across the area. Local political insiders discuss Kero's potential defection every day. His decision could change everything for other hopeful candidates. Ali...
APC chieftain criticizes El-Rufai for attacking current government after failing to address Kaduna's issues
A top party member from Kaduna State feels angry about politicians who attack the current government. Mallam Suleiman Salisu works with the ruling All Progressives Congress and thinks some leaders need to remember their bad records. He says former officials who failed at their jobs should not criticize others. The party leader feels frustrated when politicians act like they were perfect leaders. These same people caused many problems during their time in office. Salisu points his finger directly at former Governor Nasir El-Rufai for his harsh words about the government. He says El-Rufai divided people in Kaduna State and created serious trouble. The former governor ignored Christian communities in the southern part of the city...
Keyamo mocks new coalition party ADA, calls it a failed attempt at merger
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo laughed at the new political group called All Democratic Alliance. He said the party leaders are trying to trick people about what they really built. Keyamo wrote his thoughts on social media after hearing about their plans. The minister thinks these politicians are just playing games with voters. He believes they want to scare people but have no real power. Opposition leaders filed papers with election officials on Friday to start their new party. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and past Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai lead this group. They want to challenge the current government during the next presidential race. The application went to the Independent National Electoral Commission for approval...
Obono-Obla warns APC over embracing defectors from opposition parties
A top government adviser thinks his political party made a huge mistake. Chief Okoi Obono-Obla works with the ruling party and says they should not welcome everyone who wants to join. Many politicians from other groups have switched sides recently. He believes these new members will damage the party from inside. The former presidential helper warns that accepting random people hurts the original mission. Obono-Obla says new members never learned what the party really stands for when it started. These politicians only joined after the group won power and became popular. They cause fights and try to break apart the organization that welcomed them. Many faithful members who helped build the party feel pushed aside. Leaders choose...
PDP hits back at Ringim over smear campaign against Lamido
Political party leaders are fighting over a book that tells stories about past events. The People's Democratic Party attacked Aminu Ibrahim Ringim after he spoke badly about former Governor Sule Lamido's new book. Ringim runs with the New Nigeria Peoples Party and lost badly during the last election. He threatened to share embarrassing secrets about Lamido if the attacks continue. Party officials called his threats desperate moves from someone who cannot win elections. Ringim only received about 35,000 votes across the entire state during his failed campaign. PDP leaders said this proves people rejected him and his political party completely. They accused him of spreading lies to make himself look better after his terrible performance...
Kaduna Governor says coalition party poses no threat to Tinubu in 2027 election
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani thinks President Bola Tinubu will easily win the next election. He laughed off worries about a new opposition group that wants to challenge the president. The governor told TV reporters on Friday that these political enemies cannot beat Tinubu. He believes the coalition party stands no chance against the current government. Sani feels confident that voters will stick with the ruling party. David Mark leads this new political team that includes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Other famous politicians like Chibuike Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai joined the group against Tinubu. They want election officials to approve their new party before 2027. The coalition hopes to remove the current president from...
PDP expresses concern over strike and neglect of education in Kaduna
Opposition party leaders from Kaduna State blame the governor for ignoring schools and colleges. The People's Democratic Party says Governor Uba Sani has abandoned education across the state. Workers at four different colleges went on strike because their jobs have become terrible. Teachers and staff members cannot work at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Kaduna State College of Education, Kaduna State College of Nursing, and Shehu Idris College of Health Technology. Buildings are falling apart and conditions keep getting worse for everyone. Edward Percy Masha leads the PDP group and released a statement about these problems. The strike started on Thursday morning and puts thousands of students at risk. Many young people might graduate late...
Wike calls himself Nigeria's luckiest politician at Abuja event
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike thinks he has more luck than any other politician around. He talked about how friends from different states always show up when he holds events. People come from Abia, Enugu, Sokoto and Cross River States to support him. The minister made these comments during a road opening ceremony. He feels grateful that these supporters travel to Abuja for his programs. Workers finished building the new Arterial Road N5 that connects Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III. The government held a special ceremony to mark this achievement. Senator George Akume came to represent President Bola Tinubu at the event. Officials used this road opening to celebrate the president's second year as leader. Many...
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